Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-5103SA is a 2-way Passive Acoustic Suspension Surround speaker by Klipsch. It is due in October 2026. It features a 1" Tractrix Horn Tweeter and 1 x 5.25" Cerametallic Woofer.
The dual-purpose height module: use it as an upward-firing Atmos elevation speaker on top of a tower, or turn it round and hang it as a surround. One 5.25 inch Cerametallic woofer and a 1 inch titanium LTS tweeter in a sealed braced cabinet, rated 75 W continuous. Klipsch print "conforms to Dolby Atmos specifications" instead of a frequency response, a sensitivity or a crossover point, so those three columns are empty here rather than invented.
Klipsch RP-5103SA has an MSRP of 650$ per pair.
RP-5103SA also features built-in Dolby Atmos system which consists of up-firing drivers.
Klipsch replaced the older Reference Premiere RP 500SA II with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Klipsch RP-5103SA vs Klipsch Reference Premiere RP 500SA II
Klipsch's Reference Premiere (RP) III Series of Loudspeakers
RP-5103SA is a member of Klipsch's Reference Premiere (RP) III series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Klipsch Reference Premiere (RP) III Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Klipsch RP-5103SA Speaker
Klipsch RP-5103SA has a Frequency response range of and Power Range of up to 75 watts. With a minimum frequency of Hz, RP-5103SA delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Here we have a comparison of how RP-5103SA's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
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Impedance and Sensitivity
Klipsch RP-5103SA's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.2 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
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Sensitivity
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8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-5103SA is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only dB, Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-5103SA is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps.
Minimum Impedance of the Klipsch RP-5103SA
Even though the nominal impedance of the RP-5103SA is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Klipsch is 3.2 ohms Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-5103SA so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
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Input Type
RP-5103SA features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Klipsch RP-5103SA External Dimensions and Weight
Klipsch RP-5103SA has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 8-9/16 x 6-13/16 x 12-5/8inch (217.0 x 173.0 x 320.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Klipsch RP-5103SA is approximately 553.6cm2 / 85.8inch2.
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Weight
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Weight
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Cabinet type and Materials
Klipsch RP-5103SA has a
Acoustic Suspension type cabinet and a MDF (internally braced) finish. Acoustic Suspension loudspeakers aka Sealed speakers have no openings such as ports or slots.. They can be designed smaller, the bass is more accurate and tighter compared to ported designs but doesn't go as low on the lower end in general.
Available colors
Klipsch RP-5103SA is available in Ebony and Walnut.
Does the Klipsch RP-5103SA come with a Grille?
RP-5103SA comes with grilles in black color choices. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
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Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.